Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 13 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
25V908000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2021–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V908000: Volvo XC40 back over prevention recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
25V392000NHTSA report received June 2025Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 25V392000: Volvo XC40 service brakes recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed.
25V282000NHTSA report received May 2025Model years: 2021–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V282000: Volvo XC40 back over prevention recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
24V010000NHTSA report received January 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V010000: Volvo XC40 electrical system recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
Consequence: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
23V188000NHTSA report received March 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V188000: Volvo XC40 electrical system recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Consequence: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge.
23V012000NHTSA report received January 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V012000: Volvo XC40 service brakes recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Consequence: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge.
21V881000NHTSA report received November 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V881000: Volvo XC40 engine recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.
Consequence: A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge.
21V682000NHTSA report received September 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V682000: Volvo XC40 seat belts recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
21V109000NHTSA report received February 2021Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 21V109000: Volvo XC40 electrical system recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Consequence: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge.
20V144000NHTSA report received March 2020Model years: 2019–2020
NHTSA campaign 20V144000: Volvo XC40 forward collision avoidance recall
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Consequence: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge.
18V800000NHTSA report received November 2018Model years: 2017–2019
NHTSA campaign 18V800000: Volvo XC40 electrical system recall
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Consequence: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge.
18V554000NHTSA report received August 2018NHTSA: do not drive until repairedModel years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 18V554000: Volvo XC40 service brakes recall
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.
Consequence: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other compact luxury SUVs to weigh against the Volvo XC40. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC40 have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Volvo XC40, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Volvo XC40?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, service brakes, back over prevention, seats, forward collision avoidance, seat belts. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Volvo XC40 recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Volvo XC40 at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Volvo XC40 pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Volvo XC40 through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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